Plataniás weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Planning a trip to Plataniás in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Plataniás the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Plataniás in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.3 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

With around 360 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Plataniás climate page with graphs.

 

Plataniás, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 5.3 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 54% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 360 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

Find out more about the weather in Greece in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Plataniás in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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